Mumias seeks Sh3bn fresh taxpayers bailout

President Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto, tour Mumias Sugar plant in 2014. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Taxpayers are once again set to shoulder the burden of bailing out the ailing Mumias Sugar Company #ticker:MSC after the firm’s management revealed that it is in negotiations with government for a fresh Sh3.14 billion package.

The funds will be released to the miller in three tranches, with the first amount expected to be wired by the end of next month after the ongoing maintenance of the factory is completed.

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